Godey, sarah josepha hale, 96 pages scanned from a full year bound copy of the magazine. Annual report of the secretary of state to the governor of the state of ohio for the year 1864, as published in the annual reports for 1864 made to the fiftysixth general assembly of ohio, part i. It was was reprinted in the best american humorous short stories, 1920 pgs 34 51, edited by alexander jessup, who, in the. Godeys ladys book, may, 1860 at a public meeting lately held in this college, dr. Godeys ladys book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. United states presidential election of 1864 united. The election of 1864 taking place in the middle of a civil war would be the most consequential presidential election in american history to that point and perhaps to this day.
In the midst of the american civil war, incumbent president abraham lincoln of the national union party easily defeated the democratic nominee, former general george b. The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. The first volume of each year contains all of godeys magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. The election of 1864 historical society of pennsylvania. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. As the election occurred during the american civil war, it was contested only by the states that had not seceded from the union. Godeys ladys book 1866 louisa may alcott is my passion. The presidential election of 1864 was a crucial election in our nations history because it would directly determine the outcome of the civil war and ultimately, the fate of the union.
And now that it has begun, it is desirable, in every view, that it be ended as soon as possible by the nomination. Right smack dab during the civil war, so yeah, americans were a bit. Many southern leaders believed that a mcclellan victory in. Godey, louis antoine, 18041878 editor dates origin date issued. Waugh, a former bureau chief for the christian science monitor, recounts the 1864 election with great narrative skill. As the election occurred during the american civil war, it was contested only by the states that had not seceded from. Godeys ladys book instructs on side saddle riding, 1862. These determined words of advice were given to general grant as reassurance and approval of his costly plans for defeat of the confederate army from a warweary president lincoln, just months before the 1864 presidential election that seemed unwinnable.
It was the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the civil war. Elizabeth varon talked about the 1864 presidential election from the confederate point of view. Godey s lady s book and magazine, januarydecember, 1864. Victorian needlepoint designs from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine by rita weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Internet archive bookreader godeys ladys book august 1864. Godey s lady s book and magazine, januarydecember, 1864 godey, louis a. The watkinson evening, written by eliza leslie 17871858, who as miss leslie was one of the most frequent contributors to the magazines of the 1830 s, 1840 s and 1850 s, originally appeared in godey s lady s book, december, 1846. The presidential election of 1864 was the first to be held during a time of war and it resulted in a heated battle between the incumbent and his challenger. Color plates a handtinted fashion plate can be found at the beginning of each magazine. Godeys ladys book 1858 hardcover january 1, 1858 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. By august of 1864, lincoln s political insiders advised him that his reelection was in jeopardy.
Sarah josepha hale, editor of godeys ladys book, waged a lifelong campaign to create an official holiday that would eventually be observed as thanksgiving what distinguished the new generation of abolitionist reformers that rose to prominence around 1820 was their commitment to. Gregory, the indefatigable friend and promoter of the movement to give medical instruction to women, made some statements that show the steady progress of this good cause. The 20th presidential election in american history took place on november 8th, 1864. This collection contains all sixty of godeys monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Da godey s lady s book and ladies american magazine topics costumes genres periodicals notes. The pamphlet entitled the next presidential election, which is being widely distributed under congressional franks, announces that the political campaign of 1864 has opened. Godey s exclusively received the proof sheets of the fashions direct from paris, and then arranged them to suit the more subdued taste of american ladies. The presidential election of 1864 in the north is a particularly strong example of the rhetorical power of the founding fathers. Godeys ladys book, in an 1862 edition covers it as in every other topic indispensable to females. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. If youre looking for books specifically about the 1864 election, try these. In the united states presidential election of 1864, abraham lincoln was reelected as president. As the election of 1864 neared, the reelection of president lincoln was very much in doubt. Godey s lady s book women s magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice.
Where one finds one of those at short notice and on a budget she doesnt say. In 1839, he merged it with the ladies magazine of boston, retaining the capable editorial hand of mrs. Hale, godey s was among the first and most successful american women s magazines. Abraham lincoln s re election and the end of slavery john c. Each of those five years contain two complete volumes. Selected images from godeys ladys book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. The watkinson evening by eliza leslie, godey s lady s book. What was the 19th century equivalent of the ladies home journal. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and contents. It had been a long terrible war, that had not started well for the union. Lincoln ran under the national union banner against his former top civil war general, the democratic candidate, george b. Lincolns doubts about the wisdom of making such remarks public probably explain why forney had the reporters written version of page end page 27 the speech in september of 1866, and why it was never released as part of the 1864 presidential campaign.
Godey, sarah josepha hale, 94 pages addeddate 20110331 03. Confederate policy for the united states presidential contest of 1864. The first volume of each year contains all of godey s magazines from january through june, and the second volume contains all of. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Things that a domestic wife would be interested in. The name of the magazine was then changed to godeys ladys book, and under that name it continued until 1892, when the name became simply godeys magazine. In philadelphia in 1830 louis antoine godey 18041878 commenced the publication of godey s lady s book which he designed specifically to attract the growing audience of american women. Here is a small sampling of the fashion plates used in godey s lady s book, often credited with being instrumental in making this magazine so famous.
Lincoln, grant, and the 1864 election lincoln home. Mcclellan was the peace candidate but did not personally believe in his party s platform. Here, from the author of the acclaimed book the class of 1846, is the dramatic story of what may have been the most critical election campaign in american history. This collection contains all sixty of godey s monthly magazines around 100 pages each for the years from 1860 through 1864. Susan baileys new book is part of a series called literary portals to prayer. Godeys ladys book simple english wikipedia, the free.
Godeys ladys book philadelphia, pa edgar allan poe. Godey s lady s book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous women s magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. In the 1860s godey s considered itself the queen of monthlies. Godeys ladys book and magazine, januarydecember, 1864. Many southern leaders believed that a mcclellan victory in the presidential election of 1864 would lead to a a republican presidency. One suspects that lincoln, and perhaps such political advisers as forney, considered publication unwise. In pennsylvania, absentee elections were conducted on october 11, 1864 as denoted in this poll book, being the second tuesday in. Godey s lady s book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii, volume 68, philadelphia, louis a. Godeys ladys book was the chief financial success among the philadelphia magazines, and, after the port folio a political and literary journalmagazine, enlisted the services of the greatest number of the best writers. As the exact hue and sometimes the color itself, if she ran out of paint was left to each painter to decide.
Then too, they hope for a peace candidate who would let them go. Of course this author assumes all female riding experiences begin and end with a groom. But in truth, it is a narrative of the politics of 1864 in washington, with the election playing a central, but not supreme, role. Home 2020 election results election info weblog forum wiki search email login site info store. Our attention has been called to the new woman so frequently of late, and in such indefinite terms, that it is of some interest to inquire whence she came and whither she is going. The 1864 united states presidential election, the 20th quadrennial presidential election, was held on tuesday, november 8, 1864. Godeys ladys book bringing portions of and commentary on this most famous 19th century womens magazine to the web. The election of 1864 and the last temptation of abraham. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey.
Godeys ladys book womens magazine that focused on trivial subjects such as fashion, shopping, and homemaking advice. Godeys ladys book, january june, 1877, vol 94, a famous womens magazine in the 19th century, focusing on fashion, home life, literature and a variety of subjects. Godey founded the ladys book in 1830, in philadelphia, pa. To further call into question lincoln s reelection prospects, no president had been elected for a second term in the united states since andrew jackson. Godey once commented that he had 150 women working in their homes to apply the watercolor to each plate. Its circulation rose from 70,000 in the 1840s to 150,000 in 1860. United states presidential election of 1864 united states. Godey s lady s book was a 19thcentury american monthly women s magazine. United states presidential election of 1864, american presidential election held on nov. The election of 1864, conducted as the civil war raged, was perhaps the most significant presidential election ever. Notes identical page numbers exist due to two separate volumes. Sarah josepha hale, editor of godey s lady s book, waged a lifelong campaign to create an official holiday that would eventually be observed as thanksgiving what distinguished the new generation of abolitionist reformers that rose to prominence around 1820 was their commitment to.
Taking place in the midst of the civil war, the election of 1864 would determine the very future of the nation. Library locations general research division shelf locator. In my article i restore poes cask of amontillado, literati of new york city, and thousandandsecond tale of scheherazade to their original publication in godeys ladys book. Godey s lady s book and magazine, july, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Home 2020 election results election info weblog forum wiki search email login site info store note. Mcclellan, by a wide margin of 21221 in the electoral college, with 55% of the popular vote. Abraham lincolns reelection and the end of slavery john c. Candidates in the 1864 presidential election were abraham lincoln and general george mcclellan. Godey s lady s book, alternatively known as godey s magazine and lady s book, was an american women s magazine that was published in philadelphia from 1830 to 1878. The hope of a counterrevolution over the draft or the presidential election keeps them together. To further call into question lincolns reelection prospects, no president had been elected for a second term in the united states since andrew jackson.
Godeys ladys book was a 19thcentury american monthly womens magazine. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 104 pages contributors and. The magazine was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Pendleton above a map of the united states, with bust portraits of the previous 15 presidents with george washington at top center, john adams, thomas jefferson, james madison, and james monroe on the left margin. Theres an antique store right down the street from my house and already ive found two big thick books, one dated 1866 and the other, 1878. Bengough appeared in the january 1896 issue of godeys ladys book. Detailed nationallevel presidential election results for 1864. Nor was godeys format or content in any way exceptional. The american presidential election of 1864 youtube. Thomas horrocks, author of lincolns campaign biographies, talked about lincolns 1864 campaign and how print media played a march 22, 2014 lincolns 1864 reelection. After three long years of civil war, the nation grew tired of the continuing bloodshed, and so a war opposition group called the peace democrats formed in the.
This lesson will look at emilie davis account of the 1864 elections, as well as the propaganda surrounding the election and campaign strategies. The london ladys magazine contained stories, poetry, historical pieces, book notices, and such embellishments as plates, costume designs and patterns. Aug 16, 2014 if youre looking for books specifically about the 1864 election, try these. Selected images from godey s lady s book published beginning in 1830 by louis a. It was published in philadelphia, pennsylvania by louis antoine godey in 1836, godey bought the bostonbased american ladies magazine, and merged it with his own magazine. Townsend, historian, lincoln home national historic site hold on with a bulldog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible. My main thesis is that these pieces, apparently standing out of the usual literary matter published in godeys, were at the same time attuned to the carnivalesque and interactive. The story sweeps along, with brilliant vignettes of all the players in the drama and one vivid scene after another.
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